Definition of lee

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Lee (n.) That part of the hemisphere, as one stands on shipboard, toward which the wind blows. See Lee, a..

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Nosebleed :: Nosebleed (n.) A bleeding at the nose.
Fleeringly :: Fleeringly (adv.) In a fleering manner.
Windward :: Windward (n.) The point or side from which the wind blows; as, to ply to the windward; -- opposed to leeward..
Flagship :: Flagship (n.) The vessel which carries the commanding officer of a fleet or squadron and flies his distinctive flag or pennant.
Fleet :: Fleet (v. t.) To cause to slip down the barrel of a capstan or windlass, as a rope or chain..
Fusileer :: Fusileer (n.) Alt. of Fusilie.
Slee :: Slee (v. t.) To slay.
Snooze :: Snooze (n.) A short sleep; a nap.
Enmanche :: Enmanche (a.) Resembling, or covered with, a sleeve; -- said of the chief when lines are drawn from the middle point of the upper edge upper edge to the sides..
Fleshy :: Fleshy (superl.) Composed of firm pulp; succulent; as, the houseleek, cactus, and agave are fleshy plants..
Pistoleer :: Pistoleer (n.) One who uses a pistol.
Sleeping :: Sleeping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Slee.
Flear :: Flear (v. t. & i.) See Fleer.
Brail :: Brail (n.) Ropes passing through pulleys, and used to haul in or up the leeches, bottoms, or corners of sails, preparatory to furling..
Sleep-at-noon :: Sleep-at-noon (n.) A plant (Tragopogon pratensis) which closes its flowers at midday; a kind of goat's beard.
Oncometer :: Oncometer (n.) An instrument for measuring the variations in size of the internal organs of the body, as the kidney, spleen, etc..
Sleep :: Sleep (v. i.) To be, or appear to be, in repose; to be quiet; to be unemployed, unused, or unagitated; to rest; to lie dormant; as, a question sleeps for the present; the law sleeps..
Light-winged :: Light-winged (a.) Having light and active wings; volatile; fleeting.
Houseleek :: Houseleek (n.) A succulent plant of the genus Sempervivum (S. tectorum), originally a native of subalpine Europe, but now found very generally on old walls and roofs. It is very tenacious of life under drought and heat; -- called also ayegreen..
Bleeding :: Bleeding (a.) Emitting, or appearing to emit, blood or sap, etc.; also, expressing anguish or compassion..
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